Tara, The Suttee: An Indian Drama In Five Acts (1851)

by Charles J. C. Davidson

Book Overview

Tara, The Suttee: An Indian Drama In Five Acts is a play written by Charles J. C. Davidson in 1851. The story is set in India and explores the controversial practice of Sati, also known as Suttee, where a widow immolates herself on her husband's funeral pyre. The play revolves around the character of Tara, a young widow who is forced to undergo Sati by her mother-in-law and the societal pressure of upholding tradition. The play also portrays the conflict...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166965139
• ISBN13: 9781166965136
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"